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Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis mourners pack St. Peter's: 'He's like a member of the family.' Live updates

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

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Thousands honour Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

By Crispian Balmer and Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Thousands of people poured into St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state for three days ahead of his funeral on Saturday.

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Faithful line up at St. Peter's Basilica to pay homage to Pope Francis

The sounds of bells and prayerful chants echoed throughout Vatican City as Francis’ body was carried in a simple wooden coffin through the square.

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Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?

Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...

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St. Thomas student who spoke at Easter Sunday in Vatican City remembers Pope Francis

Alex Lenzmeier, class of 2028, was one of a handful of students who gave a reading on Easter in St. Peter's Basilica and was ...

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With tears and tribute, American tourists in Italy mourn the pope

Outside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, American tourists joined the faithful to mourn Pope Francis' death. Among them ...

Where will Pope Francis be buried? It won't be in the Vatican

While many popes are buried under St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Francis will not continue that trend. In December, Pope Francis said he wanted to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary ...

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